The Fortifications of Jamaica - David BuisseretI am particularly pleased to have this little book by Professor David Buisseret in our library. Not only does it speak to a significant part of Jamaica's history when we were the "jewel" in the British Crown and our British owners had much to defend, it speaks also to the economies of the various ports around Jamaica and why this necklace of forts which ring our island were each built at different times in our history. It further speaks to the decision-making process to site these forts, and to the remarkable engineering of them, such that they could stand the test of time and tempestuous events, to this day.

Of particular interest to me is the fact that my home actually shares a part of this history, being one of three sites in the lower Stony Hill area which were built to protect the British Army if it had to retreat to the Stony Hill Barracks. These little known facts make for interesting conversation and a stimulating read for my bed and breakfast guests here at Neita's Nest.

Diagrams, maps and photographs bring them all alive, and peak possible interest for further developmental studies by students of history.